Magic
Concept
Magic is the ability to utilize mana particles to unleash biological, chemical, and physical reactions that would be otherwise, impossible.Blair, The Witch of the West
Unlike what many may think they know about magic, it is not a metaphysical concept. On the contrary, everything that exists in this world can be explained scientifically.
The power of magic can be explained by the use of mana particles to cause a spontaneous reaction on the outside world. This reaction is possible due to the close link that mana particles have with psionic power, the power of the mind. It is by mastering one's mind, that someone can say he is truly ready to delve into the dark, dangerous world that is magic.
Psionic power is essential because it is the mind that gives commands and shapes the effects the desired spell will cause. If one cannot controls what his thoughts are, the results of the spell cast are unpredictable and possibly catastrophic. There is a way one can strengthen his mind a psionic power, and that is called power meditation. This method is meant to be a particular type of meditation that focuses on empowering one's brain and ability over his thoughts and visualization skills.
Mana is everything. Mana particles are present in every sentient being and are produced by our brains as we speak. The stronger the brain, the stronger the mind, and the stronger the willpower, the more powerful will be the spell cast.Quote from the Book of the Dead, the Necronomicon. (Author Unknown)
It is, however, a mistake to believe that the simple use of magic and mana would allow a being to defy the laws and logic of this world. Of course that the reaction caused by the spell cast must be within the realms of possibility. So you can't, for example, use a fire spell underwater.
Magic is now a compelling and essential part of the galactic way of life. It has influenced how technologies and societies develop.
Types of Magic
To better understand and study the phenomenon of Magic, the users and scholars of the Milky Way who specialize in the subject have separated Magic into different types to categorization. The galactic community currently knows many different types, but there could be much more depending on which is the type of energy used to conjure it. Types are as follows:Elemental Magic
This type of magic is the result of channeling elemental energy such as fire, water, earth and air (or combining them to create new ones, like for example, mixing water and air energy to create ice). There are countless possible ways to mix them, and it all comes down to the creativity and psychic control of the user
Chaos Magic
by Darkcloud013
Long ago, a powerful race gifted in the use of magic existed and forged a great empire that spread throughout the galaxy. That race was called The Thanorine. They were the only known race to be able to manipulate light and dark energy at the same time, creating an entirely new type of energy: Chaos Energy.
Chaos energy focuses on absorbing the souls of fallen enemies to strengthen one's body and magical attributes, which resulted in the user of chaos magic to progress and to get stronger at a much faster rate than other individuals. It is a "soul stealer" magic type, using the energy contained in the enemy's body as fuel to cast a spell or to increase the user's physical body attributes.
Many have sought for a way to master the Thanorine's mysterious chaos magic; however, no race has ever managed to replicate it. Some speculate that the old race's genetics may play a part in that. For a body to be able to withstand both light and dark energy at the same type, the user's body must have incredible genetic diversity, and so far, no species is believed to have such biological traits.
Necromancy
The type of magic known as necromancy is a little more unusual than the others. For example, this specific school of magic cannot be performed by everyone. To earn the right to meddle with death energy, one must perform the ritual of dedication included in the accursed pages of the Necronomicon, the dreaded book of the dead. Those who perform the ritual will toss away their mortality so that they can receive a fraction of the God of Death, Yazighag.
A necromancer is a particular type of mage who channels death energy to manipulate the aspects of the souls of living beings. This offers them the power to revive the dead, to bind those reanimated beings to their souls and much more. Despite the clear advantages, most people are afraid of the unnatural consequences of necromancy, and the effects their potential misuse could carry, so many religions and planets across the galaxy forbid this practice, treating anyone who meddles with the Necronomicon an outcast.
Blood Magic
by nebezial
Blood Magic is a type of magic that, instead of using mana as a catalyst for manipulating the desired energy, uses blood instead. Blood Magic is not seen with good eyes among the council species, almost with the same intensity as necromancy. It is, however, not forbidden, unlike the fist, due to being more accessible and easier to master (Necromancers need to get a hold of the Necronomicon to learn the spells).
A Blood Mage is someone that utilizes blood to amplify the power and reach of his spells. Several cursed and enchanted items have blood magic properties within them, such as the Cursed Sword of Anduril, which repairs itself by being merged in the blood of the foes it has killed. It is truly a fearsome school of magic.
Restoration Magic
by Dopaprime
The user of this type of magic can restore anything to its optimal state. For example, a restoration mage can channel mana with light energy to repair a broken table to its optimal form. This can be used even to heal wounds.
This magic cannot be used to bring someone back to life, as the soul it is not affected by restoration magic. Therefore, when a person dies, their soul leaves their body and cannot be manipulated by mana, leaving only their body susceptible to further manipulation. So, if a person attempts to restore a dead body, the body will be restored to its optimal state, but they will be in some vegetative state.
The stated above is nothing but a small fraction of the limitless applications of Magic that can be found throughout the Milky Way. Therefore, many other types and variations can be used by different people from different races.Manifestation
Magic manifests itself in infinite ways, for such is the number of possibilities for chemical reactions to take place in our reality, so the manifestation is simply every effect each spell is used for.
However, when it comes to visualization, the user often has to visualize the type of energy he wants to evoke. For example, if one wishes to use a fire spell, he must channel his inner mana and imagine the fire energy setting his target on fire. The intensity and versatility of the spell are determined by the control the user has over his thoughts and visualization skills.
Localization
Mana is a particular type of particle made of psionic energy. This type of energy is naturally produced by the brains of almost every sentient species in the galaxy, and with some rare exceptions, therefore, as a general rule, magic can be used all across the Milky Way.
Type
Natural
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